Shirin Jaafari is a reporter for The World focusing on the Middle East. She has covered conflicts in Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq and Ukraine. Her reporting focuses on current events, politics, conflict and human rights. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Harvard’s Extension School. Before joining The World, Shirin worked for the BBC in Washington, DC. Shirin was a finalist for the Livingston Award for Young Journalists in 2009 and she received an honorable mention from the Gracie Award in 2022 for her coverage of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.When not filing for radio, she can be found hiking and camping in the mountains.You can find her on Twitter @Shirinj.
Journalist killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon, her colleague recovers from injuries
Israel has killed at least 10 journalists in Lebanon since the end of February, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. The latest death was that of Amal Khalil, who was targeted last week in an attack that also injured photographer Zeinab Faraj. It came as Lebanese and Israeli officials met in Washington for talks.
More countries recognize the state of Palestine during UN General Assembly
During a joint UNGA session chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, more countries formally recognized a Palestinian state. It came about a week after a UN inquiry found that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. But many are hoping the move will go beyond just a symbolic gesture.
Calls during UNGA to investigate thousands of Ukrainian children being forcibly transferred to Russia
Canada organized a summit at this year’s UN General Assembly to address the thousands of Ukrainian children who have been forcibly transferred to Russia over the past several years. The World’s Shirin Jaafari attended the session at the UN headquarters in New York and discussed the details with Host Marco Werman.
Sleep remains elusive for people stuck in war zones — from Gaza to Ukraine
Most wars today happen in urban settings. This impacts the daily lives of civilians, including aspects critical to human well-being, such as sleep. People living through war in Gaza and Ukraine share their experiences with sleeplessness and how they’re trying to cope.
‘International law is in crisis’: Experts are concerned over the state of accountability on the global stage
A number of experts say they have never been more concerned about the state of international law. Powerful states like the US have threatened and imposed sanctions on institutions like the International Criminal Court. The UN Security Council has been paralyzed by the veto power of its members for more than a decade. Meanwhile, atrocities like the ones in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan continue unabated.